In the land of Fighting Foodons, regular recipes turn in to meal monsters when the art of culinary combat's concocted. King Gorgeous Gorge and his Fatties have cooked up a devious plan to rule the world and they sprinkled an extra dash of destruction. They plan to rule the world by kidnapping the best chefs & forcing them to make powerful Foodons. A boy named Chase, a young apprentice chef with an appetite for action, thinks he has what it takes to become an Elite Master Chef like his dad, Chef Jack. Chase believes that he, his friends, family, and Foodons can change the world, even if it involves going into battle against the Glutton Gormandizers, King Gorgeous Gorge's Big 4, and King Gorgeous Gorge's female cat-like servant, Clawdia.
A man named Mason Andrews, posing as a British Navy officer, plans an elaborate scheme that involves spreading false rumors, initiating lawsuits, and making someone disappear. As he executes his plan, he must navigate through various obstacles, including the Soviet Navy, traitors, spies, and a scandalous tabloid. Along the way, he gets entangled in a romantic rivalry and a marriage of convenience, while also facing moral corruption. The story culminates with a shipwreck and a rescue mission. Will Mason be able to pull off his larceny without getting caught?
Two brothers take over the family seafood business, and battle each other for control of the company - and their father's attention.
In 'Crazy Legs Conti: Zen and the Art of Competitive Eating', follow the journey of Crazy Legs Conti, world champion competitive eater, as he explores the world of junk food, sea food, and the philosophy of food through the lens of competitive eating. Discover the surprising connection between the intense sport and the zen teachings that fuel Conti's success.
In McDull, the Alumni, our protagonist has grown up. He is no longer the little boy who banters with his mates at school. How he wishes he could just go on bantering all day long with his mates at the renowned Flower on the Spring Field Kindergarten. But that is not to be. Like all grown-ups, he has to grapple with harsh reality. McDull and his mates are scattered all over the place. Each one of them has to find his or her own path. In each of their hearts, they know they have failed. Meanwhile, life goes on in the kindergarten. Someone strums a guitar and the pupils chime in to the song: Puff the magic dragon, lives by the sea… A dragon lives forever, but not so little boys. With hindsight, McDull believes this could well be the maxim of the Flower on the Spring Field Kindergarten alumni.
Furniture supplier Ram is happily married to Charmaine. One day, Ram lands a big client, a new luxury resort. But he needs the help of Kara, the daughter of the owner of the resort, to finalize the deal. Kara's help, however, comes with a price, because she fancies Ram to be her lover. Not before long, Kara successfully seduces Ram, even though she knows about his marriage. When Charmaine learns of the affair, she finds ways to fight for her husband's waning attention.
Tortilla Flat tells the story of a group of Mexican-American friends living in poverty in Monterey, California. Their lives revolve around wine, laziness, and avoiding work. The main character, Danny, inherits two houses and becomes the leader of the group. He experiences various misadventures with his friends and tries to find love along the way.
When Captain Howland decides that his daughter Tess is getting a bit to old to continue to go to sea with him, they move into a small cottage on the coast of Maine, but not for long. A local millionaire, Frederick Garfield, lays a false claim to the property and has them evicted. Later, when Tess saves a young man about her age from drowning, she is a bit dismayed to learn that he is Garfield's son. But when her father is jailed on a false-accusation charge of murder, the younger Garfield comes to their aid and proves he himself.
A businessman travels to Patagonia and tries to convince people who live in the area to build an expensive hotel regardless of a building of such magnitude could destroy the beauty of the place. He will learn a valuable lesson about environmentalism.
Au milieu de nulle part, une cité ouvrière vidée de sa population depuis quelques années déjà. Pourtant, certains habitants ont décidé d'y rester, plus par choix que par nécessité, parce que c'est là qu'ils sont nés et qu'ils ont grandi. Parmi eux il y a Francis, l'ouvrier consciencieux qui continue d'entretenir la machine sur laquelle il a travaillé toute sa vie ; Samir, son fils.
Malaysia's multiculturalism is unrivaled throughout Southeast Asia and is reflected in its cuisine. Roving foodie Merrilees Parker begins her journey on the Malaysian peninsula with the native Orang Asli people of Kelantan She then heads off to the stunning Islamic East coast to cook a rich curry using freshly caught mackerel. In the ancient spice capital of Melaka, Merrilees cooks up a storm with fiery Laksa soup in the style of the Nyonya. In the Cameron Highlands, 5,000 feet above sea level, there is a notable English influence. The island of Penang is Merilees' next stop then she visits the capital, Kuala Lumpur, one of the fastest growing cities in Southeast Asia.
You're stranded in the Australian outback, hundreds of miles from civilization, who is qualified to save you? We'll show you everything you need to survive Down Under on a walkabout with the brightest and most beautiful Australian women. First meet Lucy, This natural-born beauty likes to explore the bold challenges of the mountains and deserted beaches of the island continent... in the buff. Then blaze a trail deep into the bush with Simone. This exotic wonder is a true-blue Aussie but her Thai Heritage lends her an exotic elegance that is out of this world. And don't miss sizzling profiles of Rachel, Coralie, Sara, and Petta as host Erika Heynatz reveals more natural and erotic wonders from Down Under.
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